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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,148 and 297,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,148 and 297,438 is: 425,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,148 : 297,438 = 297,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,148/297,438 = 297,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,148x = 297,438 × 297,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,148x = 88,469,363,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,469,363,844/208,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,031.05

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